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Varulite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About VaruliteHide

Formula:
NaCaMn2+Mn2+2(PO4)3
Colour:
Dark olive-green
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
3.5
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named by Percy Quensel in 1937 for its discovery locality: Varuträsk, Västerbotten, Sweden.

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4158
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4158:0

Similar NamesHide

IMA Classification of VaruliteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA status notes:
Redefined by the IMA
IMA Formula:
Na2Mn2+(Mn2+Fe3+)(PO4)3
First published:
1937
Approval history:
Redefined by IMA in 2018 (Hatert 2019).

Classification of VaruliteHide

8.AC.10

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
A : Phosphates, etc. without additional anions, without H2O
C : With medium-sized and large cations
Dana 7th ed.:
38.2.4.1
38.2.3.3

38 : ANHYDROUS NORMAL PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, AND VANADATES
2 : (AB)5(XO4)3
19.12.50

19 : Phosphates
12 : Phosphates of Mn

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
VrIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
VrThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Physical Properties of VaruliteHide

Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Dark olive-green
Hardness:
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
{010} good; {100} poor.
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
3.5 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.89 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of VaruliteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.708 - 1.720 nγ = 1.722 - 1.732
2V:
Measured: 70°
Birefringence:
0.013
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.012 - 0.014
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.

Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.

Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars. Each grain retains its interference colour (retardation) while its brightness falls to black at extinction and reaches a maximum between extinction positions.

Surface Relief:
Very High (positive)
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).

This shows the grain boundary and Becke line effect under plane-polarised light, based on the contrast between this mineral's average refractive index and the mounting medium. It does not take into account mineral colouration.
In focus
Interference Figure:
This shows the idealized biaxial acute bisectrix (Bxa) interference figure - the conoscopic view for a grain cut perpendicular to the acute bisectrix, using this mineral's 2V. The two small white dots mark the melatopes - the points where the two optic axes emerge - and are shown only when they fall within the field of view. The coloured bands are isochromatics, and the dark bands are isogyres.

Rotate the stage: at 0°/90° the isogyres form a cross through the melatopes; at 45° they pull apart into curved hyperbolas. That splitting on rotation - absent in a uniaxial figure - is the standard diagnostic test for telling biaxial minerals from uniaxial ones. If 2V is large, the melatopes may fall outside the field of view, as they often do at the microscope too.
Dispersion:
r > v
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X=yellow green, Z = grass green.

Chemistry of VaruliteHide

Mindat Formula:
NaCaMn2+Mn2+2(PO4)3
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O37.440 %
Mn32.140 %
P18.121 %
Ca7.816 %
Na4.483 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
O
Mn
P
Ca
Na

Crystallography of VaruliteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/b
Setting:
C2/c
Cell Parameters:
a = 11.91 Å, b = 12.54 Å, c = 6.46 Å
β = 114.98°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.95 : 1 : 0.515
Unit Cell V:
874.56 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Comment:
Min Mag. 43:227 (1979); ICDD 6-487

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
6.35 Å(30)
5.46 Å(30)
3.50 Å(40)
3.12 Å(30)
2.91 Å(30)
2.79 Å(20)
2.74 Å(100)
2.56 Å(40)
Comments:
ICDD 6-487

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Near-surface Processes
21 : Chemically precipitated carbonate, phosphate, iron formations
High-? alteration and/or metamorphism
31 : Thermally altered carbonate, phosphate, and iron formations
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
34 : Complex granite pegmatites

Type Occurrence of VaruliteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Muséum Nationale d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France (type).
Mineralogische Sammlungen, Universität Göttingen, Germany, number GZG.MIN.7.1.43.1 (type).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Granite pegmatite.

Synonyms of VaruliteHide

Other Language Names for VaruliteHide

Dutch:Varuliet
Spanish:Varulita

Relationship of Varulite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of Alluaudite Group:
Alluaudite(Na,Ca)Mn2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
'Alluaudite-Ca[]'4Ca4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/b
'Alluaudite-Na[]'4Na4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/b
ArseniopleiteNaCaMnMn2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m
BadaloviteNa2Mg2Fe(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
BradaczekiteNaCu4(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
CalciohatertiteNaNaCa(CaFe3+)(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
CalciojohilleriteNaCaMg3(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
CamanchacaiteNaCaMg2[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
CanutiteNaMn3[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Caryinite(Na,Pb)(Ca,Na)CaMn2+2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m
ErikapohliteCu3(Zn,Cu,Mg)4Ca2(AsO4)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
Ferroalluaudite(Na,Ca)Fe2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
'Ferroalluaudite-NaNa'Na4Na4Fe2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/m
'Ferrohagendorfite'NaCaFe2+Fe2+2(PO4)3Mon.
GroatiteNaCaMn2(PO4)[PO3(OH)]2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
HagendorfiteNaCaMn2+Fe2+2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
'Hagendorfite-NaNa'NaNaFe2+(Mn2+,Mn3+)(PO4)3 (?)Mon. 2/m : B2/b
HatertiteNa2(Ca,Na)(Fe3+,Cu)2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
JohilleriteNa(Mg,Zn)3Cu(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
KeyiteCu2+3Zn4Cd2(AsO4)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m
KhrenoviteNa3Fe3+2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Maghagendorfite(Na,◻)MgMn2+(Fe2+,Fe3+)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m
MagnesiocanutiteNaMnMg2[AsO4]2[AsO2(OH)2]Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Magnesiohatertite(Na,Ca)2Ca(Mg,Fe3+)2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
NickenichiteNa0.8Ca0.4Cu0.4(Mg,Fe)3(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
O'DanieliteNa(Zn,Mg)3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
ParaberzeliiteNaCa2Mg2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
'Unnamed (Mn-analogue of Alluaudite)'(Na,Ca)Mn2+(Mn3+,Fe3+,Fe2+)2(PO4)3
'Unnamed (Na-Mg Arsenate Hydroxyarsenate)'NaMg3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
'Unnamed (Na-Zn-H Arsenate Hydroxyarsenate)'Na(Na0.6Zn0.4)Zn2(H0.6AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
YazganiteNaFe3+2(Mg,Mn2+)(AsO4)3 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
ZhanghuifeniteNa3Mn4Mg2Al(PO4)6Mon. 2/m
ZincobradaczekiteNaZn2Cu2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Forms a series with:

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.AC.'Crocobelonite-1M'CaFe3+2O(PO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.AC.MagnesioqingheiiteNa2Mg(MgAl)(PO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.ManganobadaloviteNaNaMn(MgFe3+)(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.Changesite-(Y)(Ca8Y)◻Fe2+(PO4)7Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.Babunaite-(Nd)NdAsO4Tet. 4/m : I41/a
8.AC.CrocobeloniteCaFe3+2O(PO4)2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
8.AC.WopmayiteCa6Na3◻Mn(PO4)3(PO3OH)4 Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.BeershevaiteCaFe3+3(PO4)3OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.AC.Epiebnerite(NH4)Zn(PO4)Mon. 2 : P21
8.AC.Ebnerite(NH4)Zn(PO4)Hex. 6 : P63
8.AC.XDyrnaesite-(La)Na8Ce4+(La,REE)2(PO4)6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
8.AC.EdtolliteK2NaCu5Fe3+O2(AsO4)4Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.AngarfiteNaFe3+5(PO4)4(OH)4 · 4H2O Orth. 222 : C2221
8.AC.KabaloviteFe2+3Fe3+4(PO4)6Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.Nazarchukite Ca2NiFe3+2(PO4)4Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.AC.CalciohatertiteNaNaCa(CaFe3+)(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.AlumoedtolliteK2NaCu5AlO2(AsO4)4Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.02GrigorieviteCu3Fe3+2Al2(VO4)6Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.02KoksharoviteCaMg2Fe3+4(VO4)6Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.02ZiminaiteFe3+ 6 (VO4)6Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.05HatertiteNa2(Ca,Na)(Fe3+,Cu)2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05ErikapohliteCu3(Zn,Cu,Mg)4Ca2(AsO4)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.AC.05'Unnamed (Na-Mg Arsenate Hydroxyarsenate)'NaMg3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05'Unnamed (Na-Zn-H Arsenate Hydroxyarsenate)'Na(Na0.6Zn0.4)Zn2(H0.6AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05CalciojohilleriteNaCaMg3(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05Magnesiohatertite(Na,Ca)2Ca(Mg,Fe3+)2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05 va'Alluaudite-Na[]'4Na4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05 va'Alluaudite-Ca[]'4Ca4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05 va'Ferroalluaudite-NaNa'Na4Na4Fe2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.AC.05'Hagendorfite-NaNa'NaNaFe2+(Mn2+,Mn3+)(PO4)3 (?)Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05O'DanieliteNa(Zn,Mg)3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05HowardevansiteNaCuFe2(VO4)3Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.05KhrenoviteNa3Fe3+2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05ZincobradaczekiteNaZn2Cu2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05ParaberzeliiteNaCa2Mg2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05BadaloviteNa2Mg2Fe(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05MagnesiocanutiteNaMnMg2[AsO4]2[AsO2(OH)2]Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05ManganohatertiteNaNaCa(MnFe3+)(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05CamanchacaiteNaCaMg2[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.07ZhanghuifeniteNa3Mn4Mg2Al(PO4)6Mon. 2/m
8.AC.07FerrobobfergusoniteNa2Fe2+5Fe3+Al(PO4)6Mon.
8.AC.10HagendorfiteNaCaMn2+Fe2+2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10'Ferrohagendorfite'NaCaFe2+Fe2+2(PO4)3Mon.
8.AC.10JohilleriteNa(Mg,Zn)3Cu(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10NickenichiteNa0.8Ca0.4Cu0.4(Mg,Fe)3(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10ArseniopleiteNaCaMnMn2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.10GroatiteNaCaMn2(PO4)[PO3(OH)]2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10Alluaudite(Na,Ca)Mn2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10BradaczekiteNaCu4(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10Caryinite(Na,Pb)(Ca,Na)CaMn2+2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.10Ferroalluaudite(Na,Ca)Fe2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10Maghagendorfite(Na,◻)MgMn2+(Fe2+,Fe3+)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.15Ferrowyllieite(Na,Ca,Mn)(Fe,Mn)(Fe,Fe,Mg)Al(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.15QingheiiteNaNaMn2+(MgAl)(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.15Rosemaryite(Na,Ca,Mn)(Mn,Fe2+)(Fe3+,Mg)Al(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.15FerroqingheiiteNaNaFe2+(MgAl)(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.AC.15Ferrorosemaryite◻NaFe2+Fe3+Al(PO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.15BobfergusoniteNa2Mn5FeAl(PO4)6Mon. 2/m : P2/b
8.AC.15Wyllieite(Na,Ca,Mn)(Mn,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Al(PO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.17CzochralskiiteNa4Ca3Mg(PO4)4Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
8.AC.18ManitobaiteNa16Mn2+ 25Al8(PO4)30Mon. m : Pb
8.AC.20MarićiteNaFe2+(PO4)Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pmna
8.AC.25Schäferite(NaCa2)Mg2(VO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
8.AC.25Berzeliite(NaCa2)Mg2(AsO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
8.AC.25MatyhiteCa18(Ca,◻)2Fe2+2(PO4)14Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.25Hedegaardite(Ca,Na)9(Ca,Na)Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.25Manganberzeliite(NaCa2)Mn2+2(AsO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
8.AC.25Palenzonaite(NaCa2)Mn2+2(VO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
8.AC.30BrianiteNa2CaMg(PO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.35Vitusite-(Ce)Na3(Ce,La,Nd)(PO4)2Orth. mm2 : Pca21
8.AC.40Bario-olgite(Ba,Sr)(Na,Sr,REE)2Na(PO4)2 · Trig. 3 : P3
8.AC.40Olgite(Sr,Ba)(Na,Sr,REE)2Na(PO4)2Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
8.AC.45Magnesiochangesite-(Ce)(Ca8Ce)◻Mg(PO4)7Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.45TuiteCa3(PO4)2Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
8.AC.45FerromerrilliteCa9NaFe2+(PO4)7Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.45StrontiowhitlockiteSr9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.45Magnesiochangesite-(Y)(Ca8Y)◻ Mg(PO4)7Trig. 3m : R3m
8.AC.45Changesite-(Ce)(Ca8Ce)◻Fe2+(PO4)7Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.45MerrilliteCa9NaMg(PO4)7Trig. 3m : R3m
8.AC.45WhitlockiteCa9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.47IwateiteNa2BaMn(PO4)2Trig. 3 : P3
8.AC.47OzerovaiteNa2KAl3(AsO4)4Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmca
8.AC.47YurmariniteNa7(Fe3+,Mg,Cu)4(AsO4)6Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3c
8.AC.47PansneriteK3Na3(Fe3+,Al)6(AsO4)8Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
8.AC.47AnatolyiteNa6(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe3+)3Al(AsO4)6Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3c
8.AC.50FillowiteNa3CaMn2+11(PO4)9Trig. 3 : R3
8.AC.50GalileiiteNa3Fe2+Fe2+11(PO4)9Trig. 3 : R3
8.AC.50JohnsomervilleiteNa3CaFe11(PO4)9Trig. 3 : R3
8.AC.50XenophylliteNa4Fe2+7(PO4)6Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.50UdinaiteNaMg4(VO4)3Tet. 42m : I42d
8.AC.50ArsenudinaiteNaMg4(AsO4)3Tet. 42m : I42d
8.AC.50ChladniiteNa3CaMg11(PO4)9Trig. 3 : R3
8.AC.52Lasnierite(Ca,Sr)(Mg,Fe2+)2Al(P[O,F]4)3Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
8.AC.55PharmazinciteKZnAsO4Hex. 6 : P63
8.AC.57ZubkovaiteCa3Cu3(AsO4)4Mon. 2 : B2
8.AC.60KosnariteKZr2(PO4)3Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3c
8.AC.65Panethite(Na,Ca)2(Mg,Fe2+)2(PO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.70StanfielditeCa4Mg5(PO4)6Mon.
8.AC.75RonneburgiteK2MnV4O12Mon. 2/m
8.AC.80TillmannsiteAg3Hg[(V,As)O4]Tet. 4 : I4
8.AC.85FilatoviteK(Al,Zn)2(As,Si)2O8Mon. 2/m

Fluorescence of VaruliteHide

Not fluorescent.

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for VaruliteHide

References for VaruliteHide

Reference List:

Localities for VaruliteHide

Showing 22 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • Córdoba Province
    • Pocho Department
      • Parroquia District
Biglia et al. (2021)
  • San Luis Province
    • Junín Department
CNMNC Newsletter No. 35 +1 other reference
    • San Martín Department
Roda-Robles et al. (2012)
Brazil
 
  • Rio Grande do Norte
    • Parelhas
Amores et al. (2014)
Finland
 
  • Kanta-Häme
    • Tammela
Wilke (1976)
  • Pirkanmaa
    • Orivesi
      • Eräjärvi area
Lahti (2000)
  • South Ostrobothnia
    • Alavus
Haapala (1966)
    • Kuortane
RRUFF ID: R060740 +2 other references
    • Seinäjoki
      • Peräseinäjoki
  • Southwest Finland
    • Kimitoön (Kemiönsaari)
Laitakari (1967)
Germany
 
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Märkischer Kreis
        • Iserlohn
          • Letmathe
            • Helmke quarry nature reserve
Bender et al. (1994)
Japan
 
  • Ibaraki Prefecture
    • Kasumigaura City
      • Chiyoda-machi
Matsubara et al. (1980)
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Karibib Constituency
      • Okongava Ost Farm 72
Keller et al. (2007)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Ząbkowice Śląskie County
      • Gmina Ząbkowice Śląskie
        • Szklary
Pieczka et al. (2015)
Portugal
 
  • Viseu
    • Mangualde
      • Mangualde (Mesquitela e Cunha Alta)
Grice et al. (1990)
Rwanda
 
  • Western Province
    • Ngororero District
      • Gatumba pegmatite field
Hulsbosch et al. (2019)
      • Muhororo
Bertossa (1968) +1 other reference
Spain
 
  • Castile and Leon
    • Salamanca
      • Aldea del Obispo
Roda-Robles M E et al. (2014)
Roda-Robles et al. (2010)
Sweden
 
  • Östergötland County
    • Motala
      • Godegård
Mason (1940) +1 other reference
  • Västerbotten County
    • Skellefteå
Quensel (1937) +2 other references
USA
 
  • Wisconsin
    • Florence County
Cordua (1998)
 
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